La Belle Excuse

La Belle Excuse is a 3-star independent lodge located in Saint-Joachim, QC, positioned near several natural attractions and outdoor recreation areas. The property sits within a 15-minute drive of Mont Sainte-Anne and the Saint Lawrence River, with Sainte-Anne Waterfall 3.1 miles away and Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area at 3.3 miles, making it a convenient base for exploring the region.

The lodge comprises 19 guestrooms, each outfitted with a refrigerator and flat-screen television. Guests have access to a shared communal kitchen for meal preparation, complimentary wireless internet, and digital programming options. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Recreation and wellness amenities include hot springs on the property, a terrace with views, and a garden. The lodge features a communal living room, barbecue and gas grills, a firepit with complimentary firewood, and a picnic area. A range of nearby activities encompasses downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sledding, snow tubing, mountain biking, hiking, and ziplining. The property offers wedding services, reception facilities, and romance packages. Practical amenities include an elevator, free self-parking, luggage storage, laundry facilities, and housekeeping on request. The lodge is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible along designated paths. Dogs and cats are welcome (maximum two per room), though pets cannot be left unattended.

Check-in is available from 4:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Guests receive email check-in instructions prior to arrival.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
• Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
• Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
• This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
• Cashless transactions are available
• This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

• There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Guests are recommended to download the property's What's App mobile app before check-in. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Pets are welcome.

• Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to noon.
• The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
• Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
• Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
• Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.